The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-10-29
THE AMERICAN SWISS.
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Their characteristics.

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Their CharacterIstics.
According to the most definite infor-
nation obtainable the Swiss or Switz-
ers number fully 250,0OO souls in the
United States. In the Western States
they devote themselves principally to
farming and the making Of cheese. In
the Eastern States they are found in
the silk industries of New Jersey,
largely In Paterson, and also in the
watch and clock towns OF Connecticut
and Massachusetts,.
A national popularity Is their clan
nishness and unwillingness to resign
their characteristic pecuiarities. About
thirty societies or clans have acquired
comparative prominence. Among them
are The Switzcrs in Monroe County,
Ohio. established 1919; Highland, in
Madison County, Illinois, established
1886; New Glaris, in Green County,
Wisconsin. established 1915; Tell City,
in Perry County, Indiana, 1859; Grisly,
in Grundy County, Tennessee. 1858;
Helvetia in Randolph County, West
Virginia, 1869; New Switzerland, in
Habershaw County, Georgia, 1879;
Ruth, in Platte County, Nebraska, 1880;
Bernstadt, in Laurel County, Kentucky,
1881.
In the city of New York there are
about fifteen thousand Swiss, and they
have twenty-six societies-nine for
benevolent purposes, eight singing. five
sporting and four literary and social.
The most conspicuous is the Nord-
Amerikanische Grulti Bund, benevo-
lent organization, whose headquarters
change every four years. thas thirty
eight branches or sections in different
States. Its main object is the assist
ance of members in case of need and
provision for their families in case OF
death. 1t also discusses subjects affect
ing the Swiss-Americans, and fosters
love and reverence for the fatherland.
The one Swiss political club came in
to existence during the Presidential
campaign of 1876. 1t has now rep
resentation in all the important towns,
and it is known as the Swiss-American
Political Society. Yet it is difficult to
find Switzer who is familiar with the
subtletes of our politics.
Outside the State of New York the
greatest number of Swiss are in Ohio,
and following rapidly behind are Wis
consin, Illinois, New Jersey, Indiana,
Minnesota, Iowa. Kansas, Nebraska,
ETC., the Western States receiving large
numbers of immigrants during the past
two or three years. The Southern
States are now rapidly filling up with
steady and persistent Swiss immigrants.
Many Swiss have obtained reputa-
tion in science, literature. military and
business channels. The first foreigner
who had seat in the Cabinet was
Swiss-Albert Gallatin. The first chief
of the United States Bureau of Coast
Survey was Swiss--Rudolph Hassler,
and he created the Office. The first gold
discovered in America was on the prop.
erty of Swiss-General Sutter. One
of our greatest resident scientists was
Swiss-Professor Agassiz. Such we'll.
known names as Roschoff, Professor
Guizot, Schlatter, recall Switzers of
repute. One of the largest
silk importers here is Swiss; the fa-
nous Delmonico family halls from
Switzerland; so does Monquin. the Full
ton street restaurateur; Iselin, the
banker; and Oscar Zollikoifer, president
of the gas company, are Swiss.-M Y
Herald.